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The Peloponnesian War, Bk. 2

The Peloponnesian War, Bk. 2

J.S. Rusten
4.2/5 ( ratings)
The second book of Thucydides is of particular interest because it contains important sections on the funeral oration, the account of the plague at Athens and the obituary of Pericles. His exceptionally complex structure and techniques make Thucydides one of the most difficult as well as one of the most profound of ancient historians. Professor Rusten aims to assist students at all levels in learning to read Thucydides. The text, in Greek, is supported by a valuable introduction and commentary in English. In his commentary, Rusten scrutinizes the historical, literary, and philosophical aspects. The introduction surveys biographical interpretations of the text, suggests a new approach to fictive elements in the speeches, and sketches the main features of Thucydidean style.
Language
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Release
April 28, 1989
ISBN
0521339294
ISBN 13
9780521339292

The Peloponnesian War, Bk. 2

J.S. Rusten
4.2/5 ( ratings)
The second book of Thucydides is of particular interest because it contains important sections on the funeral oration, the account of the plague at Athens and the obituary of Pericles. His exceptionally complex structure and techniques make Thucydides one of the most difficult as well as one of the most profound of ancient historians. Professor Rusten aims to assist students at all levels in learning to read Thucydides. The text, in Greek, is supported by a valuable introduction and commentary in English. In his commentary, Rusten scrutinizes the historical, literary, and philosophical aspects. The introduction surveys biographical interpretations of the text, suggests a new approach to fictive elements in the speeches, and sketches the main features of Thucydidean style.
Language
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Release
April 28, 1989
ISBN
0521339294
ISBN 13
9780521339292

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